Coasts
Percentage
I can…
Prove it!
1) The social benefits of our coastline are more
I can evaluate a topic by presenting
important than the economic benefits. To what
the positives and negatives before
extent do you agree with this statement?
reaching a conclusion. I can defend my
judgement using a variety of evidenced 2) Design a coastal defence structure to protect
points.
Britain’s coastline from erosion. Annotate your
design to clearly explain how it will protect the
In order to answer questions similar to
coastline.
+84%
1, 3 and 4 use the following structure:
 Arguments that support the
statement. Why is it correct?
 Arguments against the statement?
Why is it incorrect? Suggest a
minimum of two alternative options
explaining how they would impact
differently.
 Overall do you agree or disagree
with the statement and why? Use
evidence to back up your points.
I can compare two or more
processes/factors using detailed
evidence to back up my comparison. I
make sure I explain how they will
impact differently.
 I believe……(make your statement)…
Firstly……
For example……(evidence)
This means that……
Alternatively……
For example……(evidence)
This means that……
72%
I can break information into parts.
(social, economic and environmental OR
advantages and disadvantages).
 There are a number of social and
economic reasons why our coastline
is so important.
 An example of a social impact is……
For example……(evidence)
This means that……
 An example of an economic impact
is…
For example……(evidence)
This means that……
3) Sea walls are the most effective type of coastal
defence structure. To what extent do you agree
with this statement?
4) Managed retreat is the most effective type of
coastal defence structure. To what extent do
you agree with this statement?
5) Research how the Maldives are in danger due to
sea level rise caused by global warming. Describe
what is happening and what the impacts on the
Maldives will be. Categorise the impacts into:
social, economic and environmental.
1) Explain the social, economic and environmental
reasons why our coastline is so important.
2) Research the difference between destructive
and constructive waves. How do they affect our
coastline differently?
3) What is the more destructive type of erosion:
abrasion or hydraulic action? Why?
4) What are the advantages and disadvantages of
using gabions to protect Britain’s coastlines
from erosion?
5) What are the advantages and disadvantages of
using revetments to protect Britain’s coastlines
from erosion?
6) What are the advantages and disadvantages of
using sea walls to protect Britain’s coastlines
from erosion?
7) Which is more effective at protecting Britain’s
coastline: breach nourishment or gabions?
Explain your choice.
Repeat the structure above using a
different economic/social impact.
Percentage Ladder – Unit 6
Coasts
Percentage
II can
can……
I can demonstrate a clear
understanding of facts and processes
through explanation, which follows a
detailed structure that ensures I
explain my point/s to the fullest.
60%
 I believe……because……
This means that……
As a result……
 One reason why is……
This means that……
As a result……
 One way is……because……
This means that……
As a result……
Prove it!
1) Explain three reasons why our coastline is so
important.
2) Explain why many homes along Britain’s coastline
are in danger.
3) Research the difference between hard rock and
soft rock. Explain how rock type can impact on
the rate of cliff erosion.
4) Explain why environmentalists like managed
retreat as a coastal defence strategy.
5) Explain why B&B owners and other coastal small
business owners like sea walls as a coastal
defence strategy.
Demonstrate an understanding of facts
1) Describe three ways people use the coastline.
and ideas through detailed description,
which uses evidence to back up points. 2) Describe how hydraulic action and abrasion cause
coastlines to erode.
Examples:
 People use the coastline in a number
of ways.
Firstly…For example…Specifically…
Secondly…For example…Specifically…
 Hydraulic action is…
48%
It causes erosion by…
Abrasion is…
It causes erosion by…
3) Describe how attrition affects how much
abrasion occurs.
4) Describe how a crack in the cliff can form into a
stump.
5) Describe what the coastal landforms shown
below represent.
 Attrition affects abrasion by…
 Gabions help to protect Britain’s
coastline by……For example……
Specifically……
Sea walls help to protect Britain’s
coastline by……For example……
Specifically……
 Two additional strategies to
protect our coastline are……
6) Describe how gabions and sea walls can help
protect Britain’s coastlines from erosion.
7) Describe how rip rap armour and revetments can
help protect the coastline from erosion.
8) Describe two other ways we can help protect
Britain’s coastline from erosion.
Percentage Ladder – Unit 6
Coasts
Percentage
I can…
Prove it!
1) What is the definition of a coastline?
2) List three countries in Europe that do not
have a coastline.
36%
I can recall facts, identify factors or
points and organise my ideas in a
logical way.
3) List three countries in Europe that do have a
coastline.
4) List five ways we use the coastline.
5) What is the definition of erosion?
The definition of……is……
6) List the four types of erosion.
Two ways that……
7) List three erosional features on the coastline
8) List three examples of coastal defence
structures.
9) What is a gabion?
10) What does managed retreat mean?
Key Words:
Coast
Social
Economic
Environmental
Erosion
Hydraulic Action
Abrasion
Attrition
Corrosion
Coastal Sea Defence
Sea Wall
Gabions
Beach Nourishment
Managed Retreat
Revetments
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